If you didn't get a cord alongside the controller because you bought it used, for example, you can just use any generic Micro-USB to USB cord for the same purpose. Turn on your PS4/PS5 console.

With each new iteration of the PlayStation, the console gets upgraded controllers. It might seem silly to ask whether you can use your PS4 controller with your new PS5 or not, but it's a good bit ...

How to Connect a PS5 Controller to a PS4 Console Once you've got an adapter, all you'll need is your PS4 and your DualSense controller. Getting your controller working will only take a few seconds.

From then on, your PS4 controller is synced to the console it’s plugged into. What this means is that you can turn on the console using the PlayStation button, without the cable. How to Sync a ...

While not as expensive as the PS5's DualSense controller, the DualShock 4 is still a pricey purchase for a last-gen console. This is where third-party controllers come in.